Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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TSE:8377 Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc TSE:8377
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What is Hokuhoku Financial Group Beneish M-Score?

Hokuhoku Financial Group TSE:8377 +6.33% 50 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8377 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,352.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,394 Banks companies, Hokuhoku Financial Group ranks worse than 76.04% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuhoku Financial Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8377' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.69   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.87
Current: -2.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hokuhoku Financial Group was -1.87. The lowest was -3.69. And the median was -2.55.

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Hokuhoku Financial Group Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Hokuhoku Financial Group for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9997+0.892 * 1.2327+0.115 * 1.0683
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.833+4.679 * -0.001567-0.327 * 1.0022
=-2.24

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円0 Mil.
Revenue was 円207,938 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円207,938 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円16,963,785 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円119,074 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円8,425 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円88,454 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,156,981 Mil.
Net Income was 円58,899 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円85,480 Mil.
 Total Receivables was 円0 Mil.
Revenue was 円168,682 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円168,682 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円0 Mil.
Total Assets was 円16,441,220 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円110,820 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円8,417 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円86,138 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,118,836 Mil.

1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(0 / 207938) / (0 / 168682)
=0 / 0
=1

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(168682 / 168682) / (207938 / 207938)
=1 / 1
=1

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (0 + 119074) / 16963785) / (1 - (0 + 110820) / 16441220)
=0.992981 / 0.99326
=0.9997

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=207938 / 168682
=1.2327

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(8417 / (8417 + 110820)) / (8425 / (8425 + 119074))
=0.070591 / 0.066079
=1.0683

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(88454 / 207938) / (86138 / 168682)
=0.425386 / 0.510653
=0.833

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((1156981 + 0) / 16963785) / ((1118836 + 0) / 16441220)
=0.068203 / 0.068051
=1.0022

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(58899 - 0 - 85480) / 16963785
=-0.001567

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Hokuhoku Financial Group has a M-score of -2.24 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 mean?
Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hokuhoku Financial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuhoku Financial Group ranks #1060 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Hokuhoku Financial Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hokuhoku Financial Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuhoku Financial Group ranks #1060 out of 1394 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hokuhoku Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuhoku Financial Group's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hokuhoku Financial Group ranks #1060 out of 1394 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hokuhoku Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hokuhoku Financial Group and its competitors. Hokuhoku Financial Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuhoku Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,352.21, compared to a current price of 円7,407.00 — trading 121% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Hokuhoku Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hokuhoku Financial Group (TSE:8377) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuhoku Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円7,407.00 is trading 121% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,352.21. GuruFocus considers Hokuhoku Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8377:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: 円3,352.21 vs. price of 円7,407.00 (121% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hokuhoku Financial Group Business Description

Address 1-2-26 Tsutsumichodori, Toyama Prefecture, Toyama, JPN, 930-8637
Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in banking and the provision of other financial services. The company was established through the integration of Hokuriku Bank and Hokkaido Bank. The company operates mainly through the branch networks of Hokuriku Bank and Hokkaido Bank in certain areas of Japan. Its business is concentrated in Japan, with the majority of revenue generated from the domestic market. The company also has a business presence in overseas cities such as Shanghai, Shenyang, Dalian, Bangkok, Singapore, London, and New York.
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